12 4G vs Galaxy S23
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 4G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).
Value Score: 12 4G 63 · Galaxy S23 67 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the 12 4G lasts longer between charges.
The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the Galaxy S23.
Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 at $8.74 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | 12 4G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $175 | $175 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm | 146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 168 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Feb 2028 |
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